Marine Recreational Information Program Social Network In-Person Survey (SNAIS)

NOAA Fisheries needs to educate and inform anglers about MRIP generally, and the agency is looking to identify how and where anglers get and share their information to more effectively communicate with recreational anglers on data collection issues by focusing communications efforts on important channels. In 2020, MRIP will conduct the Social Network Analysis In-Person Survey, which is the follow up to the 2019 Social Network Analysis Mail Survey. The subsequent analysis will allow MRIP to more effectively engage with its audiences by identifying key influencers and information pathways, and identifying the areas of greatest need and greatest opportunity for relationship-building. Data gathered will include angler use of and trust in different sources and channels of fisheries management information. These data will be used to identify key information sources for recreational anglers, evaluate regional differences in information sources, and evaluate recreational angler confidence in management and data collection efforts. The information obtained will allow MRIP to more effectively communicate with recreational anglers on data collection issues by focusing communications efforts on important network channels.

The latest form for Marine Recreational Information Program Social Network In-Person Survey (SNAIS) expires 2023-08-31 and can be found here.